Upon completion of this course, attendees will have a general understanding of the scope, structure, and application of the ASME Code Section VIII, Division 2. They will also be able to apply its primary vessel component design requirements, especially those contained in Appendices 4 and 5.
Engineers who are responsible for pressure vessel design or evaluation in accordance with the ASME Code Section VIII, Division 2.
This practical, applications-oriented course describes the scope of the ASME Code Section VIII Division 2. It also highlights the primary differences between Division 1 and Division 2 and typical situations where Division 2 is used instead of Division 1. The course concentrates on the primary analytical requirements of Division 2 rather than attempting to cover all of Division 2. It discusses application of Appendices 4 and 5 to typical pressure vessel design situations, when the use of these Appendices is appropriate, and the appropriate use of the simpler calculation procedures contained in the base Code. In addition to Division 2, WRC Bulletin 429 and other industry practices are used where applicable. Sample problems and participant exercises are included where appropriate. The following provides an overall outline of the course.